January 14 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. BCCI to take visionary step to enhance women’s cricket post WPL 2024

The idea is to host multiple-day matches to bring new cricketers into the foray and to give others a chance to build their game in order to make it to the national team. (READ MORE)

2. SA20 2024: Faf du Plessis grabs one-handed stunner to dismiss Dewald Brevis

Brevis failed to time Lizaad Williams’ delivery as Faf ran back from the 30-yard circle and jumped with an outstretched right hand to grab a stunning catch. (READ MORE)

3. Sachin Tendulkar joins core committee of Indian Street Premier League as key investor

Sachin Tendulkar's investment will play a crucial role in advising and shaping the format of the league as one of the committee members. (READ MORE)

4. MS Dhoni refuses to give autograph to a fan, video goes viral

MS Dhoni was seen refusing to give an autograph to a fan as the stumper-batter later opined that he does not give autographs on his hands. (READ MORE)

5. Gus Atkinson shares excitement on maiden Test call-up

Atkinson opined that he is excited to play under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum and revealed that touring India and Australia for the Ashes are the two tours that a player wants to go on most. (READ MORE)

6. Wanindu Hasaranga calls for fielding boost as Sri Lanka prepare for T20 World Cup

Newly-appointed skipper Wanindu Hasaranga expects his teammates to get better in fielding as Sri Lanka is set to begin their T20 World Cup preparations. (READ MORE)

7. Super Smash: Troy Johnson produces jaw-dropping effort to send Will Young packing

Wellington Innings’ Troy Johnson produced a jaw-dropping moment in the ongoing Super Smash which left the commentators and spectators spellbound. (READ MORE)

8. Ollie Pope brushes noise surrounding Indian pitches

Ahead of the five-match Test series, Ollie Pope stated that the visiting team won’t be complaining if the ball starts from day 1 in India. (READ MORE)

9. Rinku is probably the best left-handed batter in India right now, reminds me of myself: Yuvraj Singh

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh lauded Rinku Singh for his brilliant batting in T20I cricket in the recent past. (READ MORE)

10. Tennis icon Novak Djokovic opens up on camaraderie with Virat Kohli

In a surprising revelation, tennis icon Novak Djokovic shared insights into his friendship with Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli ahead of the Australian Open 2024. (READ MORE)